Facepalm America

proud boys attacking Drag Queens, goats saving the environment, and Harvey Wasserman speaks with us about Roe Vs. Wade and indigenous women. PLUS, saving your poop could be the key to your health! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We discuss the supreme court's ending of Roe vs. Wade and the expansion the right wing's weapon agenda with activist and writer Julie Kohler and Igor Volsky of Guns Down America. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Good news from the American South, bad news for Lucky Charms, and an interview with Christopher Blattman, author of the new book, Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Tales of taxes, Southern politicians, and law enforcement! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf speaks with Emily Heil of the Washington Post about worker complaints at Amy's Kitchen, the organic frozen food brand. Read her story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/04/13/amys-kitchen-boycott-worker-mistreatment/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf speaks with Tim Shriver about his book, "The Call to Unite: Voices of Hope and Awakening." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf speaks to Eric Levitz about whether inheritance transfers will trigger a "millennial civil war" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Authoritarians in Texas attacking our children and censoring their libraries. Beowulf interviews Jeremy Schwartz, investigative reporter for the ProPublica-Texas Tribune Investigative Initiative and co-author of “We’re Going to Be Conservative.” Official Orders Books Removed From Schools, Targeting Titles About Transgender People. https://www.propublica.org/article/were-going-to-be-conservative-of...

Beowulf discusses why Willie Nelson had such a hard time voting, talks with Greg Bluestein, the author of FLIPPED: How Georgia Turned Purple and Broke the Monopoly on Republican Power, and reveals how cows and Herschel Walker are causing problems in the Peach State. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf discusses scared Boogaloo Boys in Ukraine, the threat of nuclear apocalypse in Ukraine, and the menace of Australian jellyfish. Plus, and interview with Harvey Wasserman, the author or co- author of 21 books, including KILLING OUR OWN: THE DISASTER OF AMERICA’S EXPERIENCE WITH ATOMIC RADIATION. He co-convenes the Grassroots Emergency Election Protection zooms Mondays at 5pm Eastern and has...

Beowulf discusses the ravings, of QAnon, the delusions of Washington DC, and talks with Kelly Weill, author of "Off The Edge: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture, and Why People Will Believe Anything." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

The Greatest Threat To America.... is it the right wing wanting to put women to death for getting abortions, price gouging, obscene license plates, or high altitude balloons? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf discusses right wing attempts to take peoples' vote away and talks with Rob Richie about ranked-choice voting. Rob Richie is the President and CEO of FairVote, a nonpartisan organization that seeks better elections for all by researching and advancing voting reforms that make democracy more functional and representative for every American. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...

Beowulf talks about Andrew Cuomo's attempted comeback, the attempt to get the Equal Rights Amendment re-ratified in West Virginia, and interviews Mary Ann Sieghart, the author of "The Authority Gap: Why women are still taken less seriously than men, and what we can do about it". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Russia invades Ukraine, Chernobyl, the International Space Station, and Sean Penn? Beowulf explains... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf brings you news of the Military-Industrial Complex, GoFundMe, fake owl poop, book burning, and chickens violating national security. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf Rochlen speaks with guest Cleo Levin of Slate.com about the detrimental impact of Dollar General stores across the Country. Original article: https://slate.com/business/2021/07/dollar-general-food-deserts-grocery-stores.html Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf speaks about Trump and the attempted theft of the 2020 presidential election with Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down and co-author of THE STEAL: The Attempt to Overturn the 2020 Election and the People Who Stopped It. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Columnist Alexandra Petri of the Washington Post joins us to discuss THE issue of our times... whether M&Ms are too sexy. Read her full column here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/20/mm-mascots-inclusive-rebrand-satire/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Devlin Barrett of the Washington Post talks with us about the new division of the Justice Department being created to deal with domestic terrorism. Read the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/domestic-terrorism-justice-threat/2022/01/11/dfd8d82c-72eb-11ec-8b0a-bcfab800c430_story.html Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-amer...

Beowulf speaks with Ryan Cooper, author of "How Are You Going to Pay for That? Smart Answers to the Dumbest Question in Politics." It turns out the economy is actually supposed to work for us instead of the other way around - who knew? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We speak with Eli Hager of ProPublica who tells the story of Arianna Bermudez, her son David, and a system that puts the onus on the those who need help the most. The original story is at https://www.propublica.org/article/a-mother-needed-welfare-instead-the-state-used-welfare-funds-to-take-her-son Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/suppo...

Beowulf talks about the recent jobs report and speaks with Gene Ludwig with The Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity about why unemployment numbers are way undercounted. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf names the corporate donors to the Sedition Caucus, talks to Drew Harwell of the Washington Post about infighting in the QAnon set, and may just have you a new job as nut driver... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Malcolm Nance speaks with us about the January 6th insurrection and this week's anniversary. Malcolm Nance is a former naval intelligence and counter-terrorism officer and a historian. His most recent book is The Plot to Betray America: How Team Trump Embraced Our Enemies, Compromised Our Security, and How We Can Fix It. And his upcoming book is They Want to Kill Americans: The Militias, Terrorist...